Biblical and Theological Studies
Major (BA) | Minor
Biblical and Theological Studies at North Park
Deepen your Christian faith as you explore meaningful intersections among faith, work, and your sense of purpose in a changing world. You’ll gain foundational knowledge in biblical and theological studies, engage with the life of Jesus Christ and the Christian narrative, and examine various career paths in ministry, civic service, and social justice. The major emphasizes critical thinking and the application of your ethical learning, making it an excellent complement to fields like education, social work, business, and more, enhancing your vocational journey with a strong Christian identity.
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Featured paired courses
Paired courses are a unique characteristic of the biblical and theological studies major, providing continuity in content, reading, and writing. Through the paired coursework of “Jesus and the Marginalized: Jesus and the Gospels” and “Christ in Global Context: Christology,” students explore Jesus’ personhood and interactions with those He encountered as depicted in the Gospels, as well as how He is worshipped and portrayed by global communities of faith today.
BTS 2210 – Jesus and the Marginalized: Jesus and the Gospels
An investigation of the life, teachings, and passion of Jesus in their Jewish and Roman contexts, with special attention to his moral vision, the policies of the kingdom of God, and his solidarity with the oppressed. The course engages contemporary voices to assess the continuing significance of Jesus for faith and justice today.
BTS 2215 – Christ in Global Context: Christology
This course examines understandings and interpretations of Christ across various non-Western contexts, drawing on texts in theology and literature and on data from the social sciences. This course will also examine the theory of contextual theology and explore various models of Christian inculturation. It asks students to consider the ethical implications of these models in light of postcolonial critiques.
At North Park I’ve expanded my mind to different things that the world offers, whether it be social justice issues, Christian ethics, or just being able to relate in the real world.
—Marcus Payne II BA ’17
University Ministries
Engage the Bible through service-learning initiatives, volunteering, and other programming offered through University Ministries (UMin).
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College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
Magnuson Campus Center
5000 N. Spaulding Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 244-5660
artsandsciences@northpark.edu